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Undefeated & Chasing Titles | Hannah Robinson #EP146

The reality of women’s boxing from someone living it every single day. Episode 146 welcomes undefeated 6-0 professional boxer Hannah Robinson to the podcast as we discuss women’s boxing, brain injuries, nutrition, doping in sport, boxing camps and the dream of becoming a world champion. We open with Hannah’s championship belts before discussing the rise of women’s sports and the controversy surrounding Imane Khelif. The episode then moves into performance enhancing drugs in boxing, inspired by the Netflix documentary Icarus, before Hannah shares her experiences transitioning from Team GB amateur boxing into the professional ranks. We also discuss the importance of nutrition and fuelling your body correctly in combat sports, fighting at Super Lightweight, the dangers of brain injuries in boxing, and whether fighters really do take dives in the sport. The episode finishes with conversations around boxing promoters, MVP Promotions, Eastern European dominance in fighting sports, Hannah’s future goals and when she expects to return to the ring. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:14 Hannah’s Boxing Belts 0:53 The rise of women’s sports 4:18 Intro 4:50 Imane Khelif 12:43 Netflix Documentary: Icarus 15:36 Is ‘juicing’ common in boxing? 22:02 Amateur to Professional Journey 27:16 How important is fuel in boxing? 32:12 Fighting at Super Lightweight 36:50 Brain injuries in boxing 38:24 Dubois Vs Wardley 40:29 What’s the difference between an Amateur and Professional boxer? 44:24 What is boxing camp like? 47:31 Can you tell if you’re at your peak? 48:22 Do people take dives in boxing? 50:51 Boxing Promoters 54:58 MVP Boxing Promotions 58:38 Are Eastern European boxers the best? 1:01:18 What is the boxing dream? 1:04:54 When will Hannah be back in the ring? 1:05:23 Hannah’s Nutrition Coaching 1:11:04 What is next for Hannah Robinson 📲 Follow People Like Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/ [https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95nonmcFg9O]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g [https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g]  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4 [https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627]  📧 Enquiries: peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com [peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com]

Watermelon Diets & Hyrox Events | Michael Purdie #EP145

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hyrox, gym injuries and a watermelon detox… this episode somehow connects all of it. Michael Purdie returns to the studio for Episode 145 as we discuss old school bodybuilding, older movies, David Attenborough, UK politics, and Dan’s recent attempt at the viral Watermelon Diet. We also debate Coca Cola vs Pepsi before Purdie explains Hyrox events, life as a personal trainer, and what it’s actually like being followed online for fitness advice. The episode finishes with discussions around gym injuries, Ron’s frustrations with gym culture, and what Purdie’s PT plans really involve. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:14 Old Body Builders 8:31 Old Movies Vs New Movies 11:00 David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday 12:32 Kier Starmer Is In Trouble 19:49 Watermelon Diet 30:24 Coca Cola Or Pepsi? 31:42 What is a Hyrox event? 34:19 Life as a Personal Trainer 47:34 Dan’s Bar Bell Back Squat Injury 51:55 Ron’s Gym Experience 1:01:03 What does Purdie’s PT plan entail 📲 Follow People Like Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/ [https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95nonmcFg9O]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g [https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g]  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4 [https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627]  📧 Enquiries: peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com [peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com]

NHS Trauma & Michael Jackson

From NHS chaos to sharks, Michael Jackson and Chernobyl… this episode somehow covers it all. Episode 144 sees Dan and Ron back in the studio as Dan tells the story of his recent NHS trip trying to sort out his irritated eye, which ended in a way neither of us expected. We then get into eye pressure machines, emergency hammers, and an urgent appeal to track down a man Dan met in a sauna before forgetting to get his name. The episode shifts into food discussions, including Spud Bros, jacket potatoes, and the strange cravings we all get, before Dan gives another update on his dog Willson and his confidence around water. We also review the new Michael Jackson movie and discuss the emotional impact MJ had on fans worldwide, before somehow ending up talking about pet giraffes, sharks, and Megalodons. We finish with breakdowns and reviews of Netflix’s Should I Marry A Murderer? and the Chernobyl series. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:42 Dan’s NHS Journey 12:07 Eye Pressure Test Machine 13:32 Emergency Hammer (Magic Hammer) 15:54 Urgent Appeal 20:52 Spud Bros & Jacket Potatoes 22:13 Food Cravings 27:44 Dogs Vs Ducks 31:23 Michael Jackson Movie Review 39:19 Can You Have A Giraffe As A Pet? 42:46 Sharks & Megalodons 47:02 Ron’s Groundbreaking Idea 50:18 ‘Should I Marry A Murderer’ Series Breakdown & Review 1:10:28 Chernobyl Series  📲 Follow People Like Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/ [https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95nonmcFg9O]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g [https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g]  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4 [https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627]  📧 Enquiries: peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com [peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com]

Addressing The D4vd Situation | Ron #EP143

Has anyone ever reached Michael Jackson’s level… or is he in a league of his own? In Episode 143, Dan and Ron are back as we start by discussing the upcoming Michael Jackson movie and the conversation around it. We then debate Michael Jackson vs Bruno Mars, and whether anyone has come close to that level of fame, before talking about the artists we wish we could’ve seen live in their prime. The episode shifts into nostalgia, from the best sweets growing up to Beamish Open Air Museum and old phones like the iPhone 5c. We also get into tech, discussing how Apple stop updating older phones and whether that influences people to upgrade, before comparing Apple vs Android and discovering how much Android dominates globally. We then move into the biggest topic of the episode, addressing the current situation surrounding D4vd. We break down what is being reported, the timeline, and the wider conversation around it as we try to understand the situation in real time. We finish on the new UK tobacco law, which will see anyone aged 17 or under never legally allowed to purchase tobacco. Ron supports the idea of a smoke free generation, while Dan questions the level of control involved. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:14 The Michael Jackson Movie 4:25 Debate: Michael Jackson OR Bruno Mars 8:35 Best Sweets Ever?1 0:30 Beamish Open Air Museum 15:04 iPhone 5c & Old Phones 18:41 Who’s Bigger: Apple or Android? 21:09 The D4vd Situation 46:32 New UK Tobacco Law 📲 Follow People Like Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/ [https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95nonmcFg9O]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g [https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g]  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4 [https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627]  📧 Enquiries: peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com [peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com]

Navy Life to Conspiracies | Jack Thompson #EP142

Jack Thompson joins us for Episode 142 as we explore his path from growing up in Middlesbrough to serving 9 years in the British Navy. We get into what pushed Jack to make a change in his life, from working a job he hated to becoming a Marine Engineering Technician and travelling the world. He shares stories from his time in Bahrain, where life looked completely different, along with experiences from boxing and the people he met along the way. We also break down the reality of working FIFO in Australia, stories from Bali, and how those experiences shaped his perspective. The conversation then shifts into global topics, including Israel, Netanyahu, the Balfour Declaration, and conspiracy theories, as we discuss different viewpoints and ideas. ⏱️ Chapters: 2:11 Intro 7:44 Joining the Navy 11:29 Living in Bahrain 28:16 Marine Engineering Technician 33:17 Getting Into Boxing 40:19 Military Discipline 43:35 Fly In Fly Out Australia 49:55 Netanyahu & Israel 54:59 The Balfour Declaration & The Rothschilds 59:31 Conspiracy Theories 📲 Follow People Like Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/ [https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeus_official_/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official [https://www.tiktok.com/@peoplelikeus_official?_r=1&_t=ZN-95nonmcFg9O]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18YCaXb4dL/?mibextid=wwXIfr]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g [https://open.spotify.com/show/1l7pEc2CpI3WKd4NZtorU6?si=F9rerZJxTm-L-01eLX2e4g]  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4 [https://youtube.com/@peoplelikeus_?si=LfkzRw9QqSsU1OU4]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/people-like-us/id1894863627]  📧 Enquiries: peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com [peoplelikeusofficial@outlook.com]